Geophilus duponti

Geophilus duponti is a species of centipede in the Geophilidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1897 by Italian entomologist Filippo Silvestri.

Description

The original description is based on a female specimen measuring 55 mm in length with 73 pairs of legs.

Distribution

The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is Sydney.

Behaviour

The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood.